tips off Monday, Dec. 26 at 4 p.m. The annual tournament features several of the top high school boys basketball programs in Oregon, as well as three nationally-renowned teams in Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.), Yates High School (Houston, Texas) and Riverside Academy (New Orleans, La.).

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. Lucas is joining a Westview team that was the state runner-up in each of the past two seasons and he could be the missing piece that they need to win the State Championship this year. He chose Kansas over Washington, Stanford, Tennessee, and Cal. Lucas is a traditional post, who can alternate between the forward and center position. He is considered a natural shot blocker and rebounder but it at his best on the offensive end when his back is to the basket.

: With a smooth shooting stroke and a solid frame, Tebbutt returns to the LSI this year with Oak Hill Academy instead of his former Horizon Christian team. He has a chance to become the first player ever to be named to the All-Tournament Team from different schools in consecutive seasons. Tebbutt hasn’t committed to a college yet, but has offers from several Division I programs including Oregon State, Portland, Virginia, and Washington State.

: Ostling is hoping to impress the Beavers basketball fans in attendance at the LSI with his second appearance at the tournament in as many years. Shortly after last year’s tournament, Ostling committed to Coach Robinson and the Beavers who are looking for the talented big man to come in and contribute immediately next season.

: Ehlers is a skilled power forward who can score and rebound. As Oregon’s Class 5A State Player of the Year last season, he led his team to a 27-1 record and Oregon's Class 5A State Championship. He will attend the University of Portland on a full scholarship.

: Holmes is a pass-first point guard with a strong frame and the ability to score both in transition as well as on the break. Just take a look at this dunk in traffic if you need the proof. There are some mid and high major schools looking at Holmes including University of Portland, San Francisco and Georgia Tech who have all been spotted sitting courtside at his games this season.

: Only a junior at North Salem, Westbrook has already established himself as one of the top players in the state of Oregon, and he continues to improve. As the 2-guard on his team, Westbrook often looks for his own shot, but projects as a point guard at the next level. He has committed to Oregon State and loves to attack the rim and also enjoys playing tough defense.

: Flowers was a versatile scorer for a well-coached Lincoln team at last year's tournament. He's at his best when facing up against an opponent and going to the rim, but can also be deadly from the perimeter as well as when his back is to the basket. This year, we'll see how his game has evolved as a leader with a new head coach and a new cast of teammates behind him.

: Alex Sattley spent last season as a member of the Franklin High School basketball team, but this year he brings his high-flying, power-guard game to the Lincoln Cardinals. After scoring 21 points in his Lincoln debut, several of those coming on highlight-reel dunks, Sattley is looking to make a name for himself on the court as well as on the recruiting scene with a strong showing at this year's Les Schwab Invitational.

: Considered one of the best guards in the state, the junior from Benson loves to get to the rim and is always a threat to make plays for others when the ball is in his hands. Norman has good speed and also has great ball handling ability.

: As a sophomore last season, Rayner helped lead Jesuit to a state title, but this year he returns to a very young Jesuit team. Rayner is a solid shooter, but is known most for his lightning-quick first step and excellent speed in the open court.

: Dyer is recovering from a knee injury but should be ready to lead Central Catholic back to the postseason this year. He has received interest from some Pac-12 schools including both Oregon and Oregon State.

Players in the national spotlight

Damyean Dotson (G/F, 6-6 Yates High School – University of Oregon)

: Dotson recently committed to play for Dana Altman and the University of Oregon next year. Known as a "5-tool" player, Dotson is extremely versatile. He can play several positions and brings a lot of energy on both ends of the floor.

: Widely considered one of the top players at any position in the 2012 class, Ricardo Gathers is drawing interest as a power forward from several top programs including Syracuse, LSU and St. John’s. Gathers originally committed to St. Johns, but changed his mind last month and reopened his recruiting process. He's a physical specimen who possesses tremendous power and athletic ability. With a powerful build, Gathers welcomes contact down low where he usually finishes at a good percentage.

: The smooth-shooting Smith-Rivera is an old school guard who can score inside and out and has committed to Georgetown. He is at his best on the perimeter, but has a strong frame which allows him to get pretty much anywhere he wants to on the court when faced with smaller opponents.

Tyler Lewis (PG, 5-11 Oak Hill Academy – NC State)

: LSI fans should love the gritty point guard who has a knack to find open teammates with an arsenal of passes and lobs that lead to thunderous dunks by his teammates. He is deadly off the dribble, which enables him to get by defenders and into the paint where he is excellent at finishing with a lay-up or creating a scoring chance for a teammate.

Jordan Adams (F, 6-5 Oak Hill Academy – UCLA)

: Adams is a strong wing that has a knack for scoring. He is at his best on the break where he is strong enough to score through contact and draw the foul, but can also use some touch to hit the floater in the lane. Adams has committed to play at UCLA next year.

Damien Wilson (F, 6-6 Oak Hill Academy - Memphis)

: Wilson is an exceptional athlete who loves to makes high level athletic scoring plays with the ball in his hands. He is an explosive slasher on the wing with a great first step, so don't be surprised to hear his name ring out after a few dunks at this year's tournament. Wilson has committed to play at Memphis next season.

Darion Clark (F, 6-6 Oak Hill Academy – Charlotte)

: Darion is a prototypical power forward with a frame that mirrors that of any quality college post in the game right now. He displays a very good skill level around the basket and can back down defenders on the block, finishing with either hand. After being on the receiving end of teammate Tyler Lewis’s passes this season, the duo have earned the nickname “Lewis & Clark” and will hope to entertain LSI fans with some entertaining alley-oops here in the Northwest.